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Sociology

What Can I Do With A Major In Sociology?

Sociology is a social science concerned with the study of society and applying knowledge
gained to the pursuit of social welfare. Sociology majors study the different avenues
of social life and focus on the interaction between human groups and institutions
and their influences on each other. Sociology ranges from the study of relationships
in family units in the most primitive cultures to the research of large bureaucratic
institutions in major industrialized nations. Among the specialties within sociology
are criminology, demography, cultural traditions, family relations, gerontology, social
welfare, race relations, social status, and social change.

For additional information on each occupation or any others you may be considering,
please visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a nationally recognized source of career information, put together by the U.S. Department
of Labor.

Internships, Co-ops and Employment Opportunities

Sociology majors may find experiential opportunities or employment in a number of
areas depending on your skills, abilities and experience. Career-related internships
and co-op placements are a great avenue to establishing yourself as a qualified candidate
for full-time, professional-level career opportunities after graduation.

The following list of employers and job titles shows opportunities where the employer
was specifically looking for sociology majors. This list is meant to be a resource
for further career-related investigation and DOES NOT REFLECT current openings. To look for current openings, please visit Central Connections,
CCSU's online job, internship, and co-op database, on the Career Success Center website here.